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PACEs Mobilization Working Group update

Summer is a time to have fun and connect with friends, family, and the children in your life. Whether it’s splashing around at the beach, coaching them on a field, or quietly reading a book together, making these memories and connections with children has a lifelong positive impact. Listen to this story about the importance of children and adult connections: Find Something Positive Together.

The PACEs Mobilization Working Group has finalized their strategy in addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as a prevention-based upstream approach to support lifelong health. Staff will be involved in each phase of the plan, including training and education on how the strategy connects to your role. Access the strategy document through the Portal page here.


If you have questions about the strategy, reach out to Erin Tardiff Heldmann through email or Teams. Stay tuned to the new Portal page that will keep you informed about PACEs work and how to stay involved.

Public Health’s community partner Kitchener Downtown Community Center (as it was formally called) has changed their name to Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo.

  • Any contacts from this organization will have an updated email to end in @healthcaringkw.org
  • The new website is healthcaringkw.org
  • Phone number remains unchanged; 519-745-4400
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Breaking up your workday with regular, mindful breaks helps to improve your concentration, overall productivity, and re-energize your mind. Taking mindful breaks will also help you manage stress and tension.


Wellbeats has a specialized program with short exercises and mindfulness techniques that you can easily follow at your desk. The "give me a work break" program includes:

  • 20 activities to follow for 4 weeks
  • Short videos ranging from 2-10 minutes
  • No equipment required


You can access this program for free anytime with your Regional Wellbeats account.

ACCESS HERE
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TravelWise has introduced a new Corporate Pass Stored Value program for employees who occasionally commute to work by public transportation.


With a Corporate Pass fare card, you can load a dollar value and save 15% on every trip. Similar to the Corporate Monthly Pass, but per trip. By using your Corporate Pass, you will pay $2.53 (vs. $2.98) on the GRT bus and ION light rail rides.

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Have suggestions for resources or FAQs? Email us.

Staying Connected


Three new RAVE cards are now available to help us support our colleagues during difficult times:

  • Here if you need anything
  • Thinking of you
  • Sorry for your loss

RAVE cards can be used to recognize a variety of employee experiences, and can be a great way to connect with and support our co-workers.

SEND A RAVE CARD

Do you have a favourite community festival or event you’d like to share with PHP staff? Send us an email

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